The organisation World Doctors have supported Dhulikhel Hospital in Nepal for many years and launched an appeal for donations following the devastating floods. Thanks to the generous support of South Tyrolian donors, a total of 65.000 Euro was transferred to the hospital. The organisation is now reporting on the emergency response of the Dhulikhel Hospital on the ground.
The severe floods and landslides that struck several regions of Nepal at the end of August 2026 caused widespread destruction. 1.400 people lost their lives and 6.000 are still missing (Amler, 2026). The situation is particularly difficult in remote areas, where destroyed roads and bridges continue to hamper access to essential services and medical care.
The Dhulikhel Hospital emergency response
Dhulikhel Hospital (DHO) deployed medical teams to the crisis-affected areas of Nuwakot, Rasuwa and Dhading, in some cases by helicopter, as many roads were impassable. The teams treated injured and sick people directly in the affected communities and provided essential medicines, including medication for patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure and respiratory diseases whose supplies had run out. In addition, DHO distributed essential relief supplies, including food, drinking water, clothing, hygiene products and mosquito nets. Forensic doctors also supported the identification of those who lost their lives in the disaster. DHO worked closely with the Ministry of Health, the Nepal Army, the Armed Police Force and local authorities throughout the response.
At the same time, DHO began establishing a dedicated disaster-response warehouse, including a stockpile of medicines and relief supplies as well as a coordination centre designed to make logistical processes and the deployment of medical teams faster and more efficient in future emergencies.
For those affected, support does not end when the emergency teams leave the field. As the consequences of the disaster will continue to affect communities for a long time, DHO is providing free medical care for one year to affected people and their families. Regular medical camps are also being organised in the affected villages, ensuring that people continue to have access to essential healthcare after the initial emergency response has ended.
Our partnership with Dhulikhel Hospital
The long-standing partnership between South Tyrolean Doctors for the World and Dhulikhel Hospital enables targeted and rapid assistance to reach those who need it most. As the situation on the ground becomes clearer, we intend to take further joint steps to support the affected communities over the longer term and to remain close to the people who have been affected by the disaster. We therefore continue to appeal for donations to support the ongoing medical response and long-term assistance in Nepal.